The causes of infection. Diseases can be classified as genetic‚ metabolic‚ or infectious. Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites that use our body as a host for reproduction and cause illness. Bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. These are all microorganisms which cause infection‚ yet they are all different in structure‚ required environment and conditions needed to thrive and multiply. Bacteria is a single celled organism. It’s shape and size can vary
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reportable event all states mandate the reporting of certain vital statistics such as births and deaths many states require reporting of abortions and neonatal deaths federal and states laws mandate the reporting of communicable disease‚ including venereal diseases http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_023186.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_023186 Abuse or neglect of minors and older adults abuse or suspected abuse of vulnerable individuals is mandated to be reported
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Miriam Galvan September 7‚ 2014 BIO 205 – 21042 Disease Information Draft Diphtheria is a severe pharyngeal or cutaneous infection that may cause serious life threating consequences if left untreated. The causative agents of Diphtheria are toxigenic strains of Corynebaterium diphtheria; this agent is classified as Actinobacteria. The bacteria’s scientific name is Corynebacterium diphtheriae‚ Corynebacterium is the genus and diphtheriae is the species. The minor bacteria are non-sporulated‚ gram-positive
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children by keeping diseases that we have almost defeated from making a comeback. It is important to continue immunizing‚ even if cases of diseases are rare. If one or two cases of disease are introduced into a community where most people are not vaccinated‚ outbreaks will occur. In 2013‚ for example‚ several measles
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University - NRS 427V Jen Costello June 6‚ 2015 Epidemiology of Tuberculosis World travel has become more commonplace and people are no longer destined to remain on a single continent. Travel’s ease and affordability have made the spread of disease easier. One of those diseases that is spread worldwide is tuberculosis (TB). Description of Tuberculosis Since ancient times tuberculosis has been present‚ it was also known as Consumption. Despite current advanced medical screenings‚ diagnostics‚ and treatment
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gathering‚ analysing‚ and interpreting data about diseases‚ and disseminating conclusions of the analyses to relevant organisations. As such‚ it is a key element in epidemiology. This term may be used in two ways. In broader sense‚ surveillance has been equated with the routine health information system which gives idea about the total health situation. in narrower sense‚ it is used to refer to specific information system pertaining to specific disease or any other health related event. Purpose 1
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that can harm or produce any type of injury. Highly infectious disease produced by the virus‚ bacteria‚ and fungi could be easily spread by contact or body fluids‚ some of this infectious could also cause the death and increases the rate of nosocomial infections among healthcare providers and patients. The most common Nosocomial infectious or Hospital-acquired illnesses are bloodstream infections‚ genitourinary infections and surgical wound infectious so the use of personal protective equipment‚ aseptic
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bs_bs_banner The Policy Studies Journal‚ Vol. 42‚ No. 4‚ 2014 Cultural Worldview and Preference for Childhood Vaccination Policy Geoboo Song‚ Carol L. Silva‚ and Hank C. Jenkins-Smith In the face of the reemerging threat of preventable diseases and the simultaneous vaccine risk controversy‚ what explains variations in Americans’ policy preferences regarding childhood vaccinations? Using original data from a recent nationwide Internet survey of 1‚213 American adults‚ this research seeks to explain
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Economic Research)‚ Adriana Lleras-Muney (UCLA and NBER)‚ and Kimberly V. Smith (Princeton University)‚ I will discuss the origin of sulfa drugs and how these drugs prospered over its few years of popularity in treating sick patients of infectious-bacterial diseases. It was the first drug of its kind and was a cheap and efficient treatment available to pretty much anyone. I will also examine the later “wonder drug”‚ penicillin‚ through the U.S. Army Medical Department: Office of Medical History and
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Importance of Immunizations Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience of the benefits of Immunizations. It may seem that all the talk about vaccines has drowned out the benefits. But when you look at how far we have come at beating infectious diseases‚ vaccines are truly amazing. Thesis: We will be covering 3 areas of vaccines 1) How vaccines work 2) History of Immunizations/producing benefits 3) Understanding the importance and need for Immunizations Introduction: I wonder what family members
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